The Norwegian Royal Court announced last Thursday, 26 February 2026, that King Harald had been discharged from hospital. He had responded well to the treatment he had reeceived after being hospitalized for an infection and dehydration.
The court followed up with an update on Monday 2 March, informing that the king's health had continued to improve and that he would continue his private stay at Tenerife.
Crown Prince Haakon will in the meantime serve as Regent. As far as I remember, the king originally had duties today, but the list of official engagements was changed. The Crown Prince Regent will preside over the Council of State on Friday 6 March, but is in the list referred to as Crown Prince only on 9 March 2026, which would mean, if nothing is changed in the meantime, that the king is expected to return to Norway during the coming weekend.
